Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

• The Mark Hewitson Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, respect, and transparency.

Who We Are

• We are a UK registered charity providing small grants and practical support to individuals and families experiencing hardship.
• Contact: trustees@markhewitsonfoundation.org 

What Information We Collect

• We may collect:
• - Name and contact details
• - Information about your circumstances
• - Financial information
• - Supporting documents
• - Any information you choose to share

How We Use Your Information

• We use your information to:
• - Assess applications
• - Communicate with you
• - Verify information
• - Make funding decisions
• - Provide signposting

Legal Basis

• We rely on legitimate interests, consent, and legal obligations.

Sharing Information

• We do not sell your data. We may share it with trustees, verification partners, or where required by law.

Storage

• Your data is stored securely with appropriate protections.

Retention

• We keep data only as long as necessary and securely delete it when no longer required.

Your Rights

• You can request access, correction, or deletion of your data.

Cookies

• We use minimal cookies for functionality only.

Final Note

• We treat your information with dignity, confidentiality, and care.